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Grand Island, located 12 kilometers from Vasco da Gama in South Goa, is one of the most beautiful islands in Goa. Grand Island is a serene water sports haven away from the hustle and bustle of Goa. The island is also known as “Ilha Grande Island.” The island is referred to as a group of three small islands IIha Island, Ilha De São Jorge, and Pequeno Island. This place is one of the best sunset and sunrise points in Goa. From here, you can thank nature by watching the mesmerizing rays of the setting sun. Grand Island gives a fantastic experience of watching the waves of the Arabian Sea, which you will never want to forget.
The island contains palm trees, mangroves, Avicennia, Rhizophora, and Sonartia trees. The Grand Island group has many beautiful beaches hosting many water sports.
Pequeno Island, located about a kilometer from Baina Beach, is a part of the Grande Islands. This island is also commonly called Bat Island. Famous for snorkeling and scuba diving, this island allows you to explore the world of the sea. Beautiful views of IIha Island and Ilha De Sao Jorge Island can be enjoyed from this island.
Ilha Island Beach is a beautiful Grand Island beach known for its diving sites. It is a perfect place for scuba diving and snorkeling. This island is relatively calm compared to other beaches of Goa; the environment around it is clean and crystal transparent, which helps to see marine life like starfish, coral reefs, and crabs. Its coastal mangroves are endowed with a dazzling array of marine biodiversity.
As a scuba beginner, you can enjoy your first dive on Ilha de São Jorge island. Ilha de São Jorge Island is safer and shallower than other islands and beaches. Snorkeling enthusiasts will love this place. Its crystal clear sea water will lure you into a new life of the sea, where you will get a chance to meet many sea creatures.
Suzy Beach, 500 meters northeast of Ilha Island Beach, is an attractive beach known for its water sports and coastal beauty. Suzy Beach enhances the chances of a dolphin sighting; dolphins can be seen both under and on the sea’s surface. Suzy Beach is a great place to watch a dolphin show in action. This corner of Grand Island offers water adventure sports, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, Waterboarding, and jet skiing.
After admiring the beauty, participating in an adventure activity can be an excellent experience. Grande Island is known for hosting many sea sports, where thousands of adventurers participate in watersports to explore the ocean’s vastness.
One of the mesmerizing water sports, scuba diving serves to make everyone fall in love with the ocean world. Scuba diving is one of the most popular sports on Grande Island. Here many sailors are seen trying to measure the depth of the sea through scuba diving. Many budgies here also participate in this activity as a beginner to explore the world of the sea.
Dolphin sightings are standard on Grand Island. Dolphins are incredibly intelligent, social, and comprehensive creatures that can entertain you. Safari in any boat or speed boat with a flock of dolphins can be a new experience. The beauty of this creature and the stunts it shows will make you go loopy. Being comfortable with you will show their inclination towards you, allowing you to connect with these creatures deeply.
Snorkeling is also a great adventure activity, like scuba diving. While it doesn’t require you to wear any extra equipment compared to scuba diving, here’s a new take on an everyday old activity. The crystal clear waters of Grand Island will entice you to watch and experience the relaxed marine life. Snorkeling allows you to observe beach life from the surface into the shallow waters.
Before going to Grand Island, you can bring fishing rods, which will help you catch fish here. Spending moments alone on this island will make you swell toward life from within. There is much fish for fishing here, such as kingfish, squid, crab, lobster, sea bass, tuna, tiger prawns, black and white pumps, oysters, red and black snapper, conch, and mackerel. Here you must be patient while waiting for the fish because fishing takes a lot of patience. Fishing activity will be essential to your inner development and connection with nature.
The best time to visit Grand Island is from November to March. After the rain stops, Grande Island tourism gets back on track. The average temperature ranges from 15°C to 25°C from November to March, an excellent season to cover here.
The nearest major town on Grande Island is Vasco da Gama, about 30 km from Panaji. Daily buses or cabs are available from Panaji, which you can catch to reach Vasco da Gama. From Vasco da Gama’s Coco Jetty beach, you can take a local boat to travel 4 kilometers to Grande Island. This local boat will also drop you back after the journey.